Pharm-Rx Crospovidone

Pharm-Rx Crospovidone functions as a disintegrant within pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals. Chemically identified as polyvinyl pyrrolidone copolymer, it is categorized under binders and disintegrants, a significant component utilized in various pharmaceutical formulations for its disintegrating properties, aiding in tablet dissolution upon ingestion.

Chemical Name: Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Copolymer

CAS Number: 9003-39-8

Functions: Disintegrant

Certifications & Compliance: California Proposition 65, FDA 29 CFR 1910.1200

Synonyms: 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone polymer, 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone homopolymer, 1-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone polymer, 1-Vinylpyrrolidin-2-one homopolymer, n-Octyl mercaptan-N-vinylpyrrolidone copolymer, N-Vinyl-2-pyrolidone homopolymer, N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone homopolymer, N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone homopolymer, N-Vinyl-2-pyrrolidone polymer, N-Vinylbutyrolactam polymer, N-Vinylpyrrolidinone homopolymer, N-Vinylpyrrolidinone polymer, N-Vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer, N-Vinylpyrrolidone polymer, Poly(1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone), Poly(1-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone), Poly(1-vinylpyrrolidinone), Poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone), Poly(N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidone), Poly(N-vinyl-γ-butyrolactam), Poly(N-vinylbutyrolactam), Poly(N-vinylpyrrolidinone), Poly(N-vinylpyrrolidone), Poly(vinylpyrrolidinone), Poly(vinylpyrrolidone), Polyvinyl polypyrrolidone, Polyvinylpyrrolidone, Povidone, Vinylpyrrolidinone polymer, Vinylpyrrolidone homopolymer, Vinylpyrrolidone polymer

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    Identification & Functionality

    Chemical Name
    Polyvinyl Pyrrolidone Copolymer
    Pharma & Nutraceuticals Functions
    Disintegrant
    Molecular formula
    (C₆H₉NO)ₙ
    Technologies
    Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals
    Product Families
    Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals — Excipients
    Binders & Disintegrants
    Definition

    Crospovidone is a water-insoluble synthetic cross-linked homopolymer of N-vinyl-2-pyrrolidinone. It contains not less than 11.0% and not more than 12.8% of nitrogen (N), calculated on the dried basis. Two types of Crospovidone are available, depending on the particle size: Type A and Type B.

    Chemical Structure

    - 1

    Properties

    Physical Form
    Powder

    Regulatory & Compliance

    Certifications & Compliance
    California Proposition 65,
    FDA 29 CFR 1910.1200
    Chemical Inventories
    AICS (Australia),
    DSL (Canada),
    ECL (Korea),
    ENCS (Japan),
    IECSC (China),
    NZIoC (New Zealand),
    PICCS (Phillipines),
    TSCA (USA)
    FDA Disclaimer

    These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

    USP Reference Standards
    • USP Crospovidone RS

    Packaging & Availability

    Labelling Information

    The label states the type (Type A or Type B).

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